Deck 7: Toddlerhood

Question 1

Toddlers are more prone to ear infection because the:

A) Internal ear is larger than that of an adult
B) Bones in the inner ear have not fused
C) Eustachian tube is shorter and wider
D) Ear fills more rapidly with wax

Answer 1

Eustachian tube is shorter and wider

Question 2

The toddler's eating habits are often influenced by:

A) Siblings
B) Reward
C) Instinct
D) Play

Answer 2

Siblings

Question 3

To help increase visual acuity in 2-year-old Charles,you would have his parents:

A) Hold large objects at close range
B) Place colored objects on the wall 19 feet away
C) Hold brightly colored paintings at close range
D) Hold large objects 6 feet away

Answer 3

Hold large objects 6 feet away

Question 4

Children are prone to accidents because:

A) They act like grown-ups
B) Of an inability to recognize danger
C) Of poor peripheral vision
D) Of muscle weakness

Question 5

Bedtime rituals provide the child with a:

A) Sense of security
B) Sense of vulnerability
C) Feeling of panic
D) Sleepless night

Question 6

Toddlers generally prefer to:

A) Play with other children
B) Play alone
C) Play with grown-ups
D) Play alongside other children

Question 7

Hand dominance is not determined until:

A) 15 months
B) 12 months
C) 2 years
D) 3 years

Question 8

After and during toilet training,accidents should be handled:

A) By scolding the child
B) In a matter-of-fact way
C) Aggressively
D) By punishing the child

Question 9

The typical potbellied appearance of the toddler is due to:

A) Rapid growth in the limbs
B) Separation of the vertebrae
C) Weak abdominal muscles
D) A rounded chest wall

Question 10

To foster good eating habits,toddlers should have:

A) Large meals offered
B) At least three meals per day
C) Staggered mealtimes
D) An appetite stimulant

Question 11

May is worried that 2 1/2-year-old Tracy has not grown in the past few months.The best response would be:

A) "It is normal for growth to be slow at this time."
B) "This could be a sign of bone disease."
C) "This results from a poor state of nutrition."
D) "She is expected to grow 4 to 5 inches during this period."

Question 12

An example of play that fosters fine motor development is:

A) Pushing toys
B) Riding a bike
C) Playing with pots and pans
D) Building blocks

Question 13

Play that is symbolic means the child:

A) Engages in pretend play
B) Likes to squeeze soft toys
C) Must be placed in real play situations
D) Plays in isolation

Question 14

Discipline in the toddler years is directed toward:

A) Denying the child freedom
B) Giving more opportunities to explore
C) Challenging creativity
D) Developing good behavior

Question 15

In object permanence,the toddler:

A) No longer believes objects will disappear
B) Is afraid that the mother will abandon him or her
C) Believes objects change and disappear
D) Has paranoid tendencies

Question 16

Bladder training can usually be accomplished by age:

A) 3 1/2 years
B) 18 months
C) 12 months
D) 2 years

Question 17

To reduce temper tantrums,the parent would best be instructed to:

A) Restrict the child's movement
B) Punish the child
C) Give the child more choices
D) Remove the child from the environment

Question 18

In a greenstick fracture,the bone:

A) Breaks in two distinct pieces
B) Breaks in several small pieces
C) Breaks and punctures the skin
D) Bends but does not break

Question 19

At what age can a child climb the stairs two feet at a time?

A) 18 months
B) 12 months
C) 2 years
D) 3 years

Question 20

The parent of 3-year-old Camille complains that she has eaten only a small amount of food over the past week.She does not appear to be ill,and her mother would like to know how to resolve the problem.You would advise her that:

A) In order to maintain her nutritional state,she must be force fed.
B) This is not an unusual pattern and will disappear without any intervention.
C) Allowing play at and close to mealtimes can stimulate the appetite.
D) Using a stool softener or laxative at night can stimulate the appetite.

Question 21

For toddlers,solitary play during infancy progresses to ________________play.

Question 22

Identify which eating habit is common in toddlers.

A) Consistency with the same foods
B) Food fads and fluctuating appetites
C) Dawdling or playing with their food
D) All of the above

Question 23

Which of the following gross motor skills are acquired during the toddler stage? (Select all that apply.)

A) Walking
B) Climbing stairs
C) Hopping
D) Standing on one foot
E) None of above

Question 24

The parents of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old are concerned that their toddler is very jealous when they are caring for the infant.The toddler becomes demanding and unreasonable.The nurse is correct when she advises the parents that this is:

A) A sign of delayed development
B) A sign of emotional instability
C) An expected outcome
D) A delayed reaction to the birth
Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 25

Mrs.King is concerned about what can be done to correct her toddler's lazy eye.Which of the following responses by the nurse practitioner would be correct?

A) Correction is spontaneous.
B) Patching the weaker eye will restore strength.
C) Patching the stronger eye forces use of the weaker eye.
D) Surgical correction will be necessary.

Question 26

To enhance food intake,toddlers need:

A) Snacks scheduled before meals
B) Consistent mealtimes
C) Food to soothe their crying
D) Decreased fluid intake

Question 27

Given paper and a pencil,a 3-year-old child can draw:

A) Vertical strokes
B) A detailed face and body
C) A hand
D) A triangle

Question 28

The nurse instructs the parents of a 2 1/2-year-old boy on dental health.The nurse is correct to advise the parents to:

A) Offer carbohydrate snacks
B) Brush his teeth once a day
C) Visit the dentist yearly
D) Use milk in the night bottle

Question 29

At 2 1/2-years-old,which of the following vital signs would be considered normal?

A) Respiratory rate of 40
B) Temperature of 99.4°F
C) Heart rate of 110 bpm
D) Blood pressure of 110/60

Question 30

Child abuse includes: (Select all that apply.)

A) Physical
B) Neglect
C) Psychological
D) Sexual
E) None of above

Question 31

Sheila Torres brings her 18-month-old toddler to the pediatric clinic.Which of the following findings would represent normal growth?

A) The child can independently brush her teeth.
B) There is complete ossification of all the bones.
C) Language development is complete.
D) The anterior fontanel is closed.